Work and Energy

Chapter Overview

Introduction
Definition of Work
Measurement of work done by a content force
Nature of work
Unit of work
Energy
Different forms of energy
Kinetic energy
Relation between kinetic energy and linear momentum
Potential energy
Definition of potential energy
Types of potential energy of a system
Transformation of energy
Conversion of potential energy into kinetic energy and then in electrical energy
Devices used to transform energy from one form to another
Law of conservation of energy